Engineering & Technical Services - Project Manager: III - (Senior)

About the role

We are seeking two Senior Construction Project Managers for a two-year contract engagement. This role is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of strategic, high-volume electric utility capital projects. The position involves managing projects that improve system reliability, increase capacity, and reduce wildfire risk, including transmission, distribution, and substation upgrades. The role requires a blend of on-site field work (50%) and remote work, with potential travel throughout the service territory for which mileage will be reimbursed.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of electric utility capital projects from initiation through commissioning and closeout.
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget for strategic, high-volume projects or portfolios, sometimes in collaboration with other project or program managers.
• Oversee construction activities and contractor performance throughout the project.
• Develop project plans, statements of work (SOWs), bid documents, and cost estimates.
• Cook up coordination with engineering, operations, environmental, and permitting teams to maintain project momentum.
• Facilitate issue resolution, manage project risks, and handle scope changes.
• Prepare and deliver project status reports, financial forecasts, and executive-level updates.
• Build and maintain alignment among internal teams, external agencies, contractors, and other stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 5-8 years of hands-on project management experience in construction.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and contractors.
• Experience with commercial construction is acceptable.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of construction management practices, contract administration, scheduling, and cost control.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the utility industry, particularly with electric infrastructure projects.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Knowledge of utility permitting, environmental compliance, and regulatory processes.
• Proficiency with project management software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.

Benefits

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

About Everforth Apex

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy. Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered. UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems. © 2026 Everforth, Inc. All rights reserved. Everforth Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of Everforth, Inc. NYSE: EFOR 4400 Cox Road Suite 200 Glen Allen, Virginia 23060 Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address).